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Beznau Nuclear Power Plant (KKB) Site in German only. [Some English] Beznau is Switzerland's first nuclear power station, and is operated by NOK. There are two units, both of which are 365 MWe PWRs.

BKW FMB Energie AGSite in German and French only. [Some English] BKW FMB owns and operates the Mühleberg nuclear power station.

European Nuclear Society (ENS) ENS was founded in Paris in 1975. It has developed from a Western club to a pan-European federation of nuclear societies. The aims of the ENS are to promote and to contribute to the advancement of science and engineering in the field of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy by all suitable means.

NAGRANagra's (National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste) task is to provide a sound scientific and technical basis for the safe disposal of radioactive waste.

Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke (NOK) Site in German only. [Some English] The Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke (NOK) is a joint stock company of the cantons of Northeast Switzerland. NOK owns and operates the Beznau Nuclear Power Plant.

NucNetFounded in 1990 by the European Nuclear Society (ENS), but now a fully independent entity, NucNet provides an essential information service for nuclear professionals. NucNet is a subscription based service offering up-to-the-minute news about the most important developments in nuclear power world-wide.

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is the largest research centre for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland, with its research activities concentrated on three main subject areas: Structure of Matter, Energy and the Environment, and Health. The PSI develops, constructs and operates complex large-scale research facilities.

Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) [English] The duties of the SFOE encompass energy matters on the domestic and international levels: preparation of legislation and implementation of energy policy, particularly in the fields of nuclear installations and materials, radiation protection, and international agreements and co-operation, among many others.

Swiss Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (HSK) Site in German only. [Some English] HSK is a division of the Federal Office of Energy and is responsible for the nucear safety and radiological protection in the Swiss nuclear installations.

Swiss Union for Atomic Energy (SVA) Site in German and French only.The Swiss Union for Atomic Energy (SVA) was created 1958 as nonprofit organization. In accordance with the association purpose, it promotes the peaceful utilization of the atomic energy in Switzerland and the coordination of all efforts in this area.